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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 682.16 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 682.16 and 333.58 is: 499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 682.16 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/682.16 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 682.16 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 227,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,554.93/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.87

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